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World Council of Churches does not agree to XXV WRCC's Decree
Posted on 04/15/2024 08:30 AM ()
The General Secretary of the WCC says the organization cannot reconcile the Decree of the XXV World Russian People's Council, whose head is the Orthodox Patriarch, which describes the conflict in Ukraine as a "holy war."
"Conversations in the Spirit” for women in a synodal Church
Posted on 04/15/2024 08:24 AM ()
Around 1,400 people from all over the world are expected to gather online to put synodal methodology into practice, with a focus on the participation of women in a synodal Church.
New modern stained-glass windows to be installed in Notre Dame
Posted on 04/15/2024 07:36 AM ()
As the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris continues at a steady pace after the devastating fire that ravaged the Gothic masterpiece on April 15, 2019, the French Government appoints a committee of experts to select projects of new modern-style stained-glass windows to replace the existing ones in six of its chapels.
US, Europe, Russia urge restraint after Iran attack on Israel
Posted on 04/15/2024 06:39 AM ()
Following the recent weekend attack on Israel by Iran, European countries are joining the United States in urging restraint.
Sudan: One year of conflict
Posted on 04/15/2024 06:15 AM ()
The war in Sudan broke out exactly one year ago. 12 months of fierce fighting and violence have caused a huge loss of life, the displacement of millions of people, acute hunger, and a tragic ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Congo-Brazzaville: Bishops evaluate and offer guidance to episcopal commissions
Posted on 04/15/2024 05:02 AM ()
Bishops in the Republic of Congo, over the weekend, concluded their first Plenary Assembly for 2024. The Plenary was held in the capital, Brazzaville. During the report sessions, they evaluated various pastoral projects and received reports on the activities of the Episcopal Commisions and Church institutions.
Council of Cardinals commences April meetings in the Vatican
Posted on 04/15/2024 04:24 AM ()
April 15 marks the start of the April working session of the C9 - Council of Cardinals, in the presence of Pope Francis.
The invisible and indelible wounds of war
Posted on 04/15/2024 04:13 AM ()
Dr. Richard Mollica, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, shares with Vatican Media his decades of experience in assisting trauma survivors as they and their families seek healing from the hidden wounds of war.
Poland: Thousands join National March for Life in Warsaw
Posted on 04/15/2024 00:38 AM ()
Thousands of people express their support for the lives of unborn children and their opposition to expanding access to abortion, as they took part in Poland’s National March for Life on Sunday.
Cardinal Parolin tells university students their commitment counts
Posted on 04/14/2024 11:19 AM ()
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, encourages university students of the Università Cattolica in Milan, to make the most of their time now, in order to create a better future.